There's more to the USA & Canada than celebrities & theme parks, with dramatic scenery, iconic sights & the All-American vibe to encounter.

Head to the top of the Rockefeller Center in New York for a 360 degree view of the city, or in Los Angeles, wander down Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Enjoy the nightlife in Las Vegas. Take a trolley tour of Boston. And see where Elvis lived in Memphis. Catch a glimpse of a bear or moose up north in Canada or cross the border in the south to Mexico and explore the ancient Mayan pyramids. USA & Canada has it all.

Country information

Capital

Currency

Language

USA

Washington, D.C.

Dollar (USD)

English

Canada

Ottawa

Dollar (CAD)

English, French

Mexico

Mexico City

Peso (MXN)

Spanish

Sights and attractions

• The Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Centre and Times Square in New York
• The Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach and Disneyland in Los Angeles
• The casinos and nightlife of Las Vegas
• The Golden Gate Bridge, steep rolling hills and trams of San Francisco
• The Grand Canyon and Route 66 in Arizona
• Jazz music, the French Quarter and Creole cuisine in New Orleans
• South Beach, Miami
• The White House, Washington Memorial, Capital Building, Library of Congress and Pentagon in Washington D.C.
• Walk the Historic Freedom Trail in Boston
• Experience the European charm and North American energy of Montreal, Canada
• The famous Maid of the Mist boat cruise at the base of Niagra Falls
• The outdoor activities of the Rocky Mountains, Canada
• The Calgary Stampede, Canada
• The beautiful beach and night cliff divers of Acapulco, Mexico
• "The City of Palaces" ancient ruins near Mexico City, Mexico
• Water activities and nightlife in beautiful Cancun, Mexico

What to pack

People are individuals though and often have personal preferences and opinions as to what to bring. The following then is not a definitive list, but should give you a good guide as to what you should pack for enjoying your tour in North America.

Label your suitcase inside and out with your name and your home address and perhaps attach a sticker, ribbon, patch or other unique identifier to your luggage to make it easier to spot.

Carry a copy of your passport, visas, travel and other important documents as well as your travellers cheque numbers (if you use them) with you in your luggage. You should also leave a copy of all this information at home with someone trusted and contactable while you are away.
Don’t pack your travel documents and passport in your luggage, rather take it with you in your carry luggage.

Remember to bring more than enough of any medication you might need along with you and carry prescriptions for any medications that you carry with you.
Laundry Facilities
More information regarding laundry facilities as you travel through the USA and Canada.

Getting around

PLEASE NOTE: These are the hotels Contiki generally uses in the cities shown. There is no guarantee that every tour will stay in the lodgings listed below. Check your Contiki Travel Documents for confirmation of your accommodations.

The following a sample of some of our Hotels used in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Recent Tips

Christmas Markets in Vienna are great. Buy some mulled wine (Gluhwein in German)which is served hot and is quite spicy. The mug it comes in is yours to keep - a great souvenir -but if you don't want it return it and get your €2 deposit back (Pfand).